The financial affairs of charities and not for profit organisations has become a very topical issue in recent times. There have been numerous high-profile cases of governance breaches in many charities and not for profits, and these have had a very damaging reputational impact on the entire sector. Regulation and legislation is starting to make […]
A PAYE modernisation project currently under way has implications for all employers. The changes, set out in Finance Act 2017, come into operation on 1 January 2019. David O’Connor explains what you need to do to prepare for the new regime. Revenue’s PAYE Modernisation project will introduce ‘real time’ payroll reporting from 1 January 2019. […]
Succession planning is not just a matter of securing the future of your business. It’s also about protecting your personal financial security, explains David O’Connor. Business owners tend to delay planning for what will happen when the time comes to exit the business. Unfortunately, this can be an expensive mistake because failing to develop a […]
As your business develops, there can be advantages to restructuring as a limited company. However, incorporation is not for everyone, explains David O’Connor. For sole traders, restructuring your business as a limited company can be an attractive option, particularly if you are in the higher income tax bracket or if you need to raise funds […]